Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Chester Community Charter School
Apply to this jobEstablished in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.
Job Summary:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists the Certified School Nurse (CSN) and the School Nurse in providing care to students and staff members of schools. He/She assists with the care of students who require medical attention when they are injured or suffer from acute illness. Their tasks include assisting in treating of patients, referring them to other care providers, and interacting with parents of patients when needed or when appropriate. During periods when students are exposed to communicable diseases, they assist in immunization or exclusion measures.
Essential Functions:
- Delivers First Aid to students
- Assists the CSN with organizing and maintaining the health room
- Assists the CSN with updating files
- Assists the CSN with immunization record updates
- Assists the CSN with student physical records
- Assists the CSN with student dental records
- Assists the CSN with completing student screenings
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma, a degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing preferred (B.S.)
- Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
- FBI Criminal Background Clearance
Certifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
- CPR/AED requirements and administration
- Child Abuse Laws
- Pennsylvania School Code
- Pennsylvania Department of Health and Regulations
- Pennsylvania Division of School Health Guidelines
Demonstrated Ability to:
- Assist in the overseeing of mandated screenings and completes referrals and follow-up where applicable
- Assist in managing and controlling acute chronic disease
- Assist in providing first aid for illness or injury to students and document nursing assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Assist in promoting good safety practices, both within and outside of school building
Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Summary
Assist with student healthcare, provide first aid, and support school nurses.
Job title
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Experience level
entry level
Industry
education
Location requirements
must be located in Chester, PA, with no remote work allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Chester, PA, USA